Prepper's Crucible-Volume Two: A Post Apocalyptic Tale by Bobby Andrews

Author:Bobby Andrews [Andrews, Bobby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bobby Andrews
Published: 2015-09-09T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

“Man on horseback at the gate,” Don’s radio squawked. “He’s armed with a shotgun and sidearm.” Bud continued, speaking from the operation center he currently staffed.

“I got it,” Don replied, grabbing his AR. He wore his Glock 21 as well, and his tactical vest held spare magazines for both weapons. He left the house with the AR at the low read, and approached the gate cautiously. When he got close enough, he recognized his neighbor, Ben, who accompanied him to town to get groceries the day the EMP struck.

“Clear. It’s just my neighbor,” he said into the radio. “But get everyone in the house for now.”

“Copy that.”

“I’m bringing him to the house. Let the others know, in case somebody didn’t hear my clear message. Don turned back toward the gate, and said, “Hi Ben.”

“Howdy, yourself.” Don opened the gate, allowing Ben to pass into the front yard of the house, then closed and locked it. “Just thought I’d check and see how you are.”

“We’re doing well. How about you?”

“I’m O.K.”

“Come on up to the porch and sit a spell.” They walked to the porch. and sat down in a comfortable silence. Ben was in his early seventies, and had lost his wife the year before. While Ben and Don were not the best of friends, they had hunted together often, usually for deer and antelope. Don knew, from having worked on several projects with Ben, that he was exceptionally strong for his age, and remarkably spry. Years of hard labor around his ranch had kept him in top condition. Shortly after his wife passed, he sold almost all his herd, keeping only a single bull and four cows. It was more a hobby than anything. Don also knew, from hunting with Ben, that he was a good tracker, and generally hit what he shot at. In short, he was a hard-working, cheerful man that would make a great addition for the group. Don knew, at some point, he would invite him to join the group. However, he did not share all his prepping with Ben, just as he had not shared it with anyone outside the people now living on the ranch. Don wasn't sure how everyone would respond to including Ben in the group, and he never brought it up. He thought it was smarter to wait until they could actually meet him before proposing an invitation.

“Tell you the truth, I came to talk to you because I got something on my mind.” Ben said, glancing at Don.

“What's that?”

“Well,” he said slowly. “People are starting to come to my place looking for food and water. Up until now, I just told them I didn't have any, but it's breaking my heart seeing these hungry and thirsty people with kids.”

“Well you're fairly close to the main highway. About a half a mile closer than us; so I guess we can expect to see the same thing before too long. I’m sorry Ben, but you can’t start passing out food. Once the word gets out, you’ll be overrun.

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